Battle of Anctoville

The Battle of Anctoville occurred on 12 June 1944 when the British 7th Armored Division assaulted the German-held crossroads in the village of Anctoville, Normandy with the goal of destroying a communications post and allowing for the 7th Armored Division to move its tanks further into France. The British forces pushed through the German forces after fighting them for every street and house in the village, securing the village after heavy fighting. The battle was linked to the nearby Battle of Caen, as it was part of the British breakthrough.